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November 04, 2025Federal government shutdown now tied for longest ever; Death toll rises after Hurricane Melissa – November 4, 2025
Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice.
Zohran Kwame Mamdani wins NYC mayoral election;
Government shutdown now tied for longest ever at 35 days;
CA Secretary of State Weber discusses Prop 50, California elections, says Please vote don’t be afraid;
Bay area residents voice opinions on Prop 50;
Death toll rises after Hurricane Melissa, strongest Atlantic hurricane to ever hit land;
SF resolution calls for county control of driverless car rules after Waymo robotaxi hits pet cat
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November 03, 2025Californians voting Tuesday on Prop 50 redistricting measure; Trump partially funds SNAP as government shutdown continues – November 3, 2025
Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice.
California to deploy monitors to watch federal election monitors amid fears of voter suppression;
Californians vote Tuesday on Prop 50, redistricting measure responds to Republican mid-term redistricting efforts;
Trump administration partially funds SNAP food aid as government shutdown continues;
Advocates accuse ICE of violating language rights of migrant detainees;
States challenge Trump policy on student loan forgiveness they say weaponizes government;
Supreme Court hears arguments on supervised release for prisoners who escape prison
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October 31, 20252 courts order Trump to fund SNAP food aid; Grey wolves making a comeback in CA – October 31, 2025
Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice.
2 courts order Trump to use contingency funds to keep SNAP food aid flowing;
Human rights advocate discusses genocide in Sudan and world apathy;
Fragile Gaza ceasefire continues, but peace remains elusive as killings continue;
Grey wolves making comeback in CA a century after they were wiped out;
East bay officials take steps to keep food aid flowing during federal government shutdown
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October 30, 2025UN blasts Sudan attacks after 460 killed in maternity hospital massacre; NYC on verge of electing social democrat Mamdani – October 30, 2025
Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice.
ACA health insurance costs skyrocketing, putting hospitals and 24 million people at risk of losing coverage;
Jury convicts cop who shot woman who called 911, critics say 2nd degree murder charge was too little;
UN blasts attacks in Sudan after nearly 500 killed in maternity hospital massacre;
NYC on verge of electing social democrat Mamdani, would be city’s first Muslim mayor;
Santa Cruz leaders oppose federal plans for offshore oil and gas leasing;
Trump tells Pentagon to resume nuclear weapons tests for first time in 30 years, UN warns of nuclear proliferation
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October 29, 2025Republicans reject Dem bill to keep SNAP food aid from running out; Santa Cruz leaders oppose federal offshore oil and gas leasing – October 29, 2025
Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice.
Republicans reject Dem bill to keep SNAP food aid from running out in government shutdown;
San Francisco creating food aid program as federal SNAP set to run out of funds this weekend;
San Jose passes measures to ban ICE agents from hiding identity, and bar use of city property for immigration enforcement;
Santa Cruz leaders oppose federal plans for offshore oil and gas leasing;
Council on American Islamic Relations urges court to end INS detention of British journalist Sami Hamdi
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October 28, 2025Shutdown enters 4th week of stalemate as more people feel pain; 23 states including CA file lawsuit over suspension of SNAP food aid – October 28, 2025
Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice.
23 states including CA file lawsuit over suspension of SNAP food aid during shutdown;
Shutdown enters 4th week of stalemate as more people feel pain, Dems prepare legislation to keep food aid flowing;
Zimbabwe security agents reportedly bomb site of news conference critical of plan to extend President’s term beyond constitutional 2-term limit;
House republicans say Biden administration actions void because of alleged autopen misuse;
Governor Newsom tells Prop 50 donors “you can stop donating” as budget goals met, measure leading in polls
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October 27, 2025Food aid for millions set to run out November 1, as federal shutdown continues – October 27, 2025
Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice.
Food aid set to run out November 1, as federal shutdown continues, Democrats call it cruel and totalitarian;
“Survival International” report says “uncontacted indigenous groups” could vanish in a decade under threats from logging, mining, climate;
UN chief Guterres says climate goal “on real life support”, calls on rich countries to step up;
UN Women report says sweeping aid cuts jeopardizing organizations fighting violence against women and girls;
California to deploy monitors to watch over federal election monitors, State AG Bonta says “we can’t be naïve, the Republican party asked for the US DoJ to come in”
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October 24, 2025Trump sends aircraft carrier strike group to Caribbean as Venezuela leader pleas for peace; Students walk out of high schools to support Polluters Pay Climate Superfund Act – October 24, 2025
Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice.
Gazan families living in makeshift tents as organizations call for Israel to allow more supplies;
Trump escalating in Caribbean with aircraft carrier strike group, more boat bombings, as Venezuela leader pleas for peace;
Valley farmers blast raids and deportations of undocumented workers, back Dignity Act path for workers to stay;
Students at 50 California high schools hold walk-out urging lawmakers to pass Polluters Pay Climate Superfund Act;
October 24 is “United Nations Day”, also beginning of UN’s annual Disarmament Week
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October 23, 2025Trump calls off San Francisco deployment; Federal shutdown enters Day 23 with no negotiations in sight – October 23, 2025
Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice.
Trump calls off San Francisco deployment, questions remain about whether Oakland is targeted;
San Franciscans rally at Embarcadero to oppose possible deployment in SF;
Federal shutdown enters Day 23 as Republicans blast Marxists and Dems blame Republicans for not negotiating;
Hunger in Gaza remains “catastrophic” despite ceasefire, WHO chief says “crisis is far from over and needs are immense”;
Voting turnout in Prop 50 special election near that of presidential elections with 3.4 million ballots cast so far, November 4th is deadline
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October 22, 2025Federal immigration agents in Alameda ahead of expected immigration operation; Senator Merkley gives 22 hour speech warning of threat to democracy from authoritarian president – October 22, 2025
Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice.
100 federal immigration agents staging at Alameda Coast Guard base ahead of expected major immigration operation;
SF Mayor Lurie signs directive to support immigrant communities and peaceful protests;
Democratic congress members warn of closed clinics and higher health costs as federal shutdown continues;
Democrat Merkley gives marathon 22 hour senate speech warning of threat to democracy from authoritarian president;
World Court rules Israel must allow humanitarian aid into Gaza
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